Rural King to Bring North American Import and Expand Operations in Waverly, Ohio

Rural King, ‘America’s Farm and Home Store’, based in Mattoon, Illinois, today announced plans to expand current operations in southern Ohio, alongside JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), the Ohio Development Services Agency, and Pike County Economic & Community Development. The family-owned business will invest more than $33 million to purchase and renovate the Jackson […]

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Holmes, Monroe and Pike Counties in Southeast Ohio Recognized in Top Ten Nationally for Economic Development

Three Ohio counties located in Southeast Ohio were recently recognized for successful economic development outcomes in the year 2020 by Site Selection Magazine, a unit of Conway Data, Inc. Holmes, Monroe, and Pike counties were rated in the top ten of all U.S. rural counties that experienced economic development growth based upon private project investments […]

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Southern Ohio Communication Services, Inc. Plans $3.8 Million Investment to Provide Last-Mile Internet Service

Southern Ohio Communication Services, Inc., in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) and Pike County Economic & Community Development, today announced plans to invest $3.8 million to provide 1 Gig optical fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) high-speed Internet service over 64 miles to 1,300 residential and business customers in southern Ohio.  Company officials indicated the investment […]

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Regional Trucking Company, Brew Brothers, Plans Expansion in Pike County

Brew Brothers Trucking LLC, a regional, logistics shipping company located in Piketon, announced today it’s purchase of the Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative (SODI) office building and associated bay in Pike County. The purchase will allow for expanded operations for the company which has experienced significant recent growth. Brew Brothers Trucking operates regionally and specializes in […]

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